美国人忧战争再推高油价 特朗普支持率持续低迷

2026年6月9日 17:44 / 联合早报

与伊朗的战争导致美国汽油价格大涨，图为6月8日，缅因州布鲁尔市一家加油站在显示屏展示普通汽油和柴油的价格。 （彭博社）

（华盛顿路透电）最新民调显示，随着多数美国人预计汽油价格将继续因伊朗战争而上涨，美国总统特朗普的支持率仍徘徊在他的政治生涯最低位。

根据路透社与益普索周一（6月8日）完成的民调，约35%的受访者认可特朗普的执政表现，与5月中旬的上一轮民调持平。这一数字略高于4月调查时的34%，即特朗普本届任期以来的最低支持率；同时也接近他首个任期的最低纪录，即2017年12月录得的33%。

特朗普因决定对伊朗采取军事行动，导致汽油价格飙涨而引起美国民众广泛不满。约36%的受访者赞成对伊朗发起军事行动，25%认为美国为此付出的代价是值得的。

美国和伊朗4月停火后，战事已大致消停，但双方迟迟未能达成持久的和平协议。在这样的情况下，约59%的受访者预计，未来一年美国汽油价格会更高，仅17%认为油价会下降。

与此同时，特朗普应对家庭生活费高涨的表现仅获得22%的受访者认可，高达70%的人表示不认可。

在生活费问题上，受访者认为特朗普的表现比前任拜登更差。拜登卸任时，有29%的人认可他在这方面的表现，63%不认可。

拜登执政期间饱受高通胀困扰，这个问题最终拖累民主党，并帮助特朗普赢得2024年总统选举。

但如今，居高不下的燃油价格已侵蚀共和党在经济方面的优势，36%的受访者认为民主党的经济策略更好，与共和党的37%几乎不相上下。

彭博社分析指出，经济通常是选民最关注的议题，也是特朗普在充满动荡与争议的政治生涯中的一张王牌。然而，他虽凭借人们对生活费高涨的焦虑重返白宫，却未能消除这种焦虑。

特朗普正试图淡化高物价的影响，并频繁把公众注意力转移到其他议题，如白宫翻修工程上。他主张，一旦冲突结束、霍尔木兹海峡重开，能源价格将迅速回落。

但分析员认为，即便局势缓和，能源价格也不会自动回到战前水平。RSM US首席经济师布鲁苏拉斯（Joseph Brusuelas）指出，中东地区石油设施受损，以及冲突再度升级的风险，都会阻碍能源市场恢复。

他说：“在11月中期选举前，战争对经济的拖累料严重影响中产阶级、工人阶级和贫困劳动者的家庭消费……这对现任者和执政多数党来说不是好迹象。”

Stellantis recalls more than 1 million Jeeps in U.S. that could catch fire even when turned off, feds say

June 9, 2026 / 8:00 AM EDT / CBS News

Chrysler’s parent company, Stellantis, says it’s recalling almost 1.08 million Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators in the U.S. due to a potential fire hazard.

The company notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the recall.

The model years involved are 2021 – 2025.

Stellantis explained in a statement to CBS News that the Jeeps “may have an electrical connection issue in the electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring. In rare circumstances, this may cause combustible materials to overheat, potentially leading to a vehicle fire.

“Out of an abundance of caution, (Stellantis is) taking this action and advising owners of these vehicles to park away from structures or other vehicles until the remedy is obtained.”

The NHTSA says the fires could break out “even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition switched off.”

Stellantis added that affected customers will be told via first class mail when they can schedule service.

The automaker says it’s “working diligently” to makes remedies available to customers and “anticipates a solution no later than July.”

Some 253,000 more vehicles in Canada, Mexico and outside North America are also part of the recall, Stellantis points out.

美直升机霍尔木兹海峡附近坠毁 特朗普：两飞行员安全

2026年6月9日 17:45 / 联合早报

一架美国阿帕奇武装直升机此前在霍尔木兹海峡附近坠毁，美国总统特朗普称两名飞行员“安然无恙”。 （路透社档案照片）

美国总统特朗普说，美国直升机在霍尔木兹海峡附近坠毁，但两名飞行员“安然无恙”。

路透社报道，特朗普星期二（6月9日）在返回华盛顿特区前于纽约肯尼迪国际机场跑道上发表讲话时说：“飞行员安然无恙，无人受伤。”

当被问及是否知道直升机坠毁的原因时，特朗普称，相关报告将于星期二晚些时候发布。

此前有报道称，一架阿帕奇武装直升机在霍尔木兹海峡附近坠毁。目前尚不清楚这架阿帕奇直升机是被伊朗炮火击落、发生机械故障还是遭遇其他问题。

美国中央司令部告诉路透社，一架美国海军水面无人机在海峡水域发现了这两名机组人员，并将他们救起。

中央司令部发声明说，两人在大约两小时内获救，目前情况稳定。

美直升机霍尔木兹海峡附近坠毁 特朗普：两飞行员安全

2026年6月9日 17:45 / 联合早报

一架美国阿帕奇武装直升机此前在霍尔木兹海峡附近坠毁，美国总统特朗普称两名飞行员“安然无恙”。 （路透社档案照片）

美国总统特朗普说，美国直升机在霍尔木兹海峡附近坠毁，但两名飞行员“安然无恙”。

路透社报道，特朗普星期二（6月9日）在返回华盛顿特区前于纽约肯尼迪国际机场跑道上发表讲话时说：“飞行员安然无恙，无人受伤。”

当被问及是否知道直升机坠毁的原因时，特朗普称，相关报告将于星期二晚些时候发布。

此前有报道称，一架阿帕奇武装直升机在霍尔木兹海峡附近坠毁。目前尚不清楚这架阿帕奇直升机是被伊朗炮火击落、发生机械故障还是遭遇其他问题。

美国中央司令部告诉路透社，一架美国海军水面无人机在海峡水域发现了这两名机组人员，并将他们救起。

中央司令部发声明说，两人在大约两小时内获救，目前情况稳定。

报告：去年全球主要银行投资化石燃料达9000亿美元

2026年6月9日 18:13 / 联合早报

报告发现，美国摩根大通以582亿美元的化石燃料投资额居首，同比增长12.5%。 （彭博社）

一组非政府组织在一份联合报告中指出，去年全球主要银行对化石燃料的投资总额高达约9000亿美元（约1.15万亿新元），比2024年增长8%。

法新社报道，最新版的《气候混乱下的银行业》（Banking on Climate Chaos）报告称，自2015年旨在将全球变暖幅度控制在工业化前水平1.5摄氏度以内的《巴黎气候协定》签署以来，各银行已向石油、天然气和煤炭公司提供约9万亿美元的贷款、股票和债券。

报告分析的65家银行去年共提供了9060亿美元的金融支持，其中约五分之三的银行增加了相关资金投入。其中，只有26家银行在这一年减少对化石燃料相关投资的支出。

报告发现，美国摩根大通以582亿美元的化石燃料投资额居首，同比增长12.5%。这个数额超过了美国银行和日本三菱日联银行。

在欧洲方面，报告指出，法国银行集团对化石燃料的融资约为160亿美元，并且近年来总体呈下降趋势。

去年，由于欧洲和美国气候政策环境的恶化，联合国旨在推动银行业实现碳中和的“净零银行联盟”（NZBA）宣告终止。

银行对化石燃料的大额融资，可能会加剧气候变暖、拖慢能源转型，并增加未来金融风险。

报告指出，“如果这些银行在过去10年中将近9万亿美元的资金用于公正的能源转型，那么如今的世界将会更加健康、公平和清洁。”

报告也说：“银行业面临一个选择：要么继续加剧化石能源时代的脆弱、不平等和气候破坏，要么将资本流向现实——可再生能源更便宜、更快速、更安全且不可逆转。”

这项研究由包括雨林行动网络（Rainforest Action Network）、Reclaim Finance和Urgewald在内的八个非政府组织组成的联盟共同完成。报告基于各公司直接发布的数据，或来自专业供应商和彭博社等财经新闻机构的数据。

GOP lawmaker warns voters that Platner’s ‘extreme’ policies just as concerning as his baggage: ‘Stay away’

State Rep Laurel Libby says Platner would take policies that crushed Maine’s cost of living to Washington

June 9, 2026 6:00am EDT / Fox News

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Republican Maine State Rep. Laurel Libby warns voters not to overlook Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner’s “dangerous” policies amid a recent string of scandals.

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LEWISTON, ME – As Maine voters head to the polls Tuesday to nominate a Democratic Senate candidate, a Republican lawmaker in the state says that Maine voters should be most concerned with the policies of Graham Platner, even though his political baggage has received most of the attention.

“His personal life is a mess, right?” Maine Republican State Representative Laurel Libby told Fox News Digital on Monday. “We understand that. We’ve seen scandal after scandal come out. But what I think is incredibly dangerous are the policies that he’s looking to advance.”

Libby, who represents Maine House District 90, which encompasses Minot and part of Auburn, said one of the policies she is most concerned about is Platner’s support of the progressive “Green New Deal,” sweeping legislation that would cost taxpayers tens of trillions of dollars and phase out fossil fuel production.

“Taking the extreme green agenda to DC that has already made our cost of electricity skyrocket in our state under Democrat leadership for the last eight years,” Libby said. “If we see that implemented in D.C., and we see costs increase across the country, it won’t just be crushing Mainers, it will be crushing American families and workers across the board.”

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Republican Maine State Rep. Laurel Libby said voters should not overlook Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner’s “dangerous” policies amid scandals surrounding the candidate.(Fox News Digital ; Sophie Park/Getty Images)

Libby told Fox News Digital that it “doesn’t surprise me” Democrats are poised to nominate Platner, despite his laundry list of controversies that critics have seized on, because Maine has been led by the “same kind of extremism” for eight years as the party controls the governor’s mansion and legislature.

“We have seen 32 new or increased taxes, we’ve seen all of our overall cost of living increase and so Graham Platner has sprung out of that and is looking to take those same policies to D.C., harming not just Mainers but folks across the country,” Libby said. “I think he’s tremendously dangerous, and we can’t have him in the Senate.”

As Platner continues to experience high poll numbers despite his controversial positions and statements, Libby explained that she believes most of the affordability issues that are concerning voters are because of policies at the state level, rather than federal.

PLATNER-BACKER RO KHANNA INSISTS THERE’S ‘NO EVIDENCE OF VIOLENCE’ IN NEWEST ALLEGATIONS

Graham Platner, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, speaks to an overflow crowd outside a campaign event Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Portland, Maine.(Robert F. Bukaty/AP Photo)

“I think the majority of Maine voters are in a place where they’re going, oh my gosh, the cost of living is killing us, it’s hard to do business in Maine. Our costs are going up, and so we need something,” Libby said. “Not understanding that it’s state policies that are making life so hard for us. And so they look for a savior, and they think, you know, some of them think, some of the more extreme Mainers think that they’ve found that in Graham Platner. Couldn’t be further from the truth.”

“All he’s gonna do is take these extreme policies that have already harmed us so tremendously here in Maine, increase electricity costs, increase the cost of living, increase our taxes, and take that to D.C., where then we’re gonna continue to see a burden increase on Mainers. I think Mainers would be well advised to stay far away from Graham Platner and his extreme policies, or else we’re going to see our costs continue to skyrocket here in Maine.”

Fox News Digital reached out to the Platner campaign for comment.

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Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, leaves a Republican Senate luncheon in the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026.(Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc.)

Platner, widely believed to be the presumptive Democratic nominee for Senate, heads into a Tuesday night primary election where Democratic Gov. Janet Mills and former senior government official David Costello are on the ballot.

If victorious, Platner will square off against incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.

Libby, who is not seeking re-election in 2026, recently launched Lead Maine, a group she hopes will empower more Maine voters with the tools to vote for strong conservative leaders in the state.

“We’re looking to educate, engage, and empower Mainers to make the change that we want to see in our state,” Libby said. “That does not include electing extremists like Graham Platner to the Senate, but making sure that Mainers understand that it’s the government that’s closest to us that affects us the most.”

Andrew Mark Miller is a reporter at Fox News. Find him on Twitter @andymarkmiller and email tips to AndrewMark.Miller@Fox.com.

Party over purity: US voters unlikely to turn backs on troubled candidates, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

2026-06-09T10:04:34.774Z / https://www.reuters.com/world/party-over-purity-us-voters-unlikely-turn-backs-troubled-candidates-reutersipsos-2026-06-09/

Summary

Reuters/Ipsos poll shows voters feel they sometimes have to vote for candidates they don’t like
Partisan loyalty outweighs candidate controversies, with many voting to block opposing party
Experts say independents may decide close races, citing polarization and candidate flaws

WASHINGTON, June 9 (Reuters) – Few Americans would abandon their party’s candidate over controversies such as Democrat Graham Platner’s ​Nazi-linked tattoo in Maine or Republican Ken Paxton’s fraud indictment in Texas, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll, highlighting deep partisan divides that make winning paramount.

Two-thirds ‌of party-aligned respondents said they sometimes have to vote for a candidate they don’t like just to stop the other party from winning power, according to the six-day poll completed on Monday.

That principle will be put to the test in a Maine primary election on Tuesday, when Democratic oyster farmer Platner hopes to become a candidate for a Senate seat seen as crucial to Democrats’ hopes of winning a majority in that chamber in November.

In a ​nationwide poll, just 17% of Democrats familiar with Platner said his tattoo of a Nazi-style skull-and-crossbones would stop them from voting for him if they could vote in ​Maine’s election.

The same share of Republicans nationwide said they would refrain from voting for Texas Attorney General Paxton, who was indicted a decade ago ⁠on charges of defrauding investors, if they could vote in the state’s Senate election in November.

Either election could help determine which party controls the Senate, where Republicans currently hold a 53-47 majority. Campaigns for ​Platner and Paxton did not respond to requests for comment.

The poll gathered responses from 4,531 U.S. adults nationwide, including 546 Democrats familiar with Platner and 712 Republicans familiar with Paxton. ​It had a margin of error of 2 percentage points for respondents overall and 4 points for Republicans and Democrats familiar with the two candidates.

LESSER OF TWO EVILS

Some 76% of poll respondents, including similar shares of Democrats and Republicans, said they often had to vote for the lesser of two evils in U.S. elections.

Platner has

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for the chest tattoo, which he says he got while drinking with fellow Marines ​nearly two decades ago. He said he was unaware the tattoo’s design was associated with Nazis and covered it with another tattoo last year after he launched his campaign.

The Reuters/Ipsos survey ​was conducted as further scrutiny fell on Platner, including reports that he exchanged sexually explicit messages with women while he was married. Platner has apologized publicly for the text messages, while calling reports ‌about them and ⁠other past behavior politically motivated.

Despite the controversies, Platner is seen as a strong contender to oust Republican Senator Susan Collins. Platner has campaigned with a populist message that Maine has become unaffordable for working-class people, and he has won endorsements from heavyweight allies including Chuck Schumer, a moderate and the top Democrat in the Senate, and Bernie Sanders, a progressive independent U.S. senator who caucuses with Democrats.

Platner’s rise reflects increased political polarization in America, with voters feeling they “just have to focus on not putting the other side in power,” said Mia Costa, a ​Dartmouth College political scientist who studies political ​psychology and partisanship.

While Paxton triumphed in the ⁠state’s primary election after winning President Donald Trump’s endorsement, he will face a tough general election opponent in Democrat James Talarico.

After his indictment, Paxton was impeached by the Texas House, and last year his wife filed for divorce on biblical grounds. He has denied all wrongdoing ​and says the allegations against him are politically motivated.

INDEPENDENT FACTOR

A wildcard in both the Maine and Texas races will be the power of ​independent voters. Six in ⁠10 poll respondents who described themselves as unaffiliated with either party said their vote was more likely to reflect their support of the candidate on the ballot.

“The more ‘normie’ candidate, as some people call them, will be trying to prevail among independents by pointing to the flaws of the candidate with issues,” said Cal Jillson, a political science professor at Southern Methodist University.

Talarico’s campaign ⁠on Monday touted ​the Democrat winning the endorsement of Dan Cogdell, Paxton’s former defense lawyer.

Some Democrats – including U.S. Senator Mark Warner ​of Virginia – say Platner has followed in the footsteps of Trump, who also overcame controversy during his political ascent.

“Trump set a new standard,” Warner said on ABC’s “This Week” on Sunday. “Whether that low standard is what we ought to ​proceed with, I think it’s going to be again in the hands of the voters.”

Reporting by Jason Lange and Nolan McCaskill in Washington; Editing by Scott Malone and Cynthia Osterman

报告发现，美国摩根大通以582亿美元的化石燃料投资额居首，同比增长12.5%。 （彭博社）

一组非政府组织在一份联合报告中指出，去年全球主要银行对化石燃料的投资总额高达约9000亿美元（约1.15万亿新元），比2024年增长8%。

法新社报道，最新版的《气候混乱下的银行业》（Banking on Climate Chaos）报告称，自2015年旨在将全球变暖幅度控制在工业化前水平1.5摄氏度以内的《巴黎气候协定》签署以来，各银行已向石油、天然气和煤炭公司提供约9万亿美元的贷款、股票和债券。

报告分析的65家银行去年共提供了9060亿美元的金融支持，其中约五分之三的银行增加了相关资金投入。其中，只有26家银行在这一年减少对化石燃料相关投资的支出。

报告发现，美国摩根大通以582亿美元的化石燃料投资额居首，同比增长12.5%。这个数额超过了美国银行和日本三菱日联银行。

在欧洲方面，报告指出，法国银行集团对化石燃料的融资约为160亿美元，并且近年来总体呈下降趋势。

延伸阅读

国际特稿：能源红灯两盏齐亮 危机“烤”验亚洲多国 联合国大会压倒性通过气候决议 美俄等八国反对

去年，由于欧洲和美国气候政策环境的恶化，联合国旨在推动银行业实现碳中和的“净零银行联盟”（NZBA）宣告终止。

银行对化石燃料的大额融资，可能会加剧气候变暖、拖慢能源转型，并增加未来金融风险。

报告指出，“如果这些银行在过去10年中将近9万亿美元的资金用于公正的能源转型，那么如今的世界将会更加健康、公平和清洁。”

报告也说：“银行业面临一个选择：要么继续加剧化石能源时代的脆弱、不平等和气候破坏，要么将资本流向现实——可再生能源更便宜、更快速、更安全且不可逆转。”

这项研究由包括雨林行动网络（Rainforest Action Network）、Reclaim Finance和Urgewald在内的八个非政府组织组成的联盟共同完成。报告基于各公司直接发布的数据，或来自专业供应商和彭博社等财经新闻机构的数据。

A first test for Platner and other key races to watch in Tuesday’s primaries in Maine and beyond

2026-06-09T09:00:08.427Z / CNN

Primaries in four states on Tuesday will offer clues about how much tolerance voters have for candidates embroiled in controversies, while testing President Donald Trump’s sway in a crowded Republican primary and setting up a key race for governor in one of the country’s premier presidential battleground states.

Elections will be held in Maine, South Carolina, Nevada and North Dakota.

The marquee contest is the race for US Senate in Maine. Not because there is much uncertainty around the outcome Tuesday, but because of the swirl of scandal surrounding expected Democratic nominee Graham Platner and what it could mean for the party’s hopes of flipping the seat and winning control of the chamber in November.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Join John King at CNN’s Magic Wall as he breaks down primary election results and takes your questions live on Tuesday night, starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.

Here are some key storylines to watch as results come in Tuesday:

The Democratic Senate primary in Maine offers the first opportunity for voters to weigh in on the controversies that have surrounded Platner’s candidacy for months. Whether primary participants signal they have reservations with his campaign will be closely watched in what is a must-win contest if Democrats hope to flip control of the Senate this fall.

Despite revelations last fall about his past online comments and a tattoo tied to Nazi symbolism, which he has since had covered, Platner held a commanding lead in primary polls, prompting Democratic Gov. Janet Mills — the favorite of the party establishment, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer — to suspend her bid.

Amid recent reports about Platner sending sexually explicit messages to women who weren’t his wife and allegations of “unsettling,” and in at least one case physically threatening, behavior toward former partners, Mills reminded Maine voters that her name is still on the primary ballot. Despite some encouragement from her supporters, however, the 78-year-old has not resumed an active campaign.

If there is a sizable share of primary voters who turn out to vote for Mills, that could be an early warning sign for the progressive oyster farmer and Marine veteran that he has work to do in allaying concerns about his past conduct. Platner has disputed claims of physical intimidation and said the most serious allegations were false and politically motivated.

A pair of recent polls conducted before the latest revelations showed a competitive general election matchup between Platner and five-term GOP Sen. Susan Collins, with one giving Platner an advantage and the other finding no clear leader. As more Maine voters tune in to the race in the weeks and months to come, keep an eye on any shift in those numbers.

There is a crowded Republican primary for governor in the key early presidential primary state of South Carolina that stands to serve as the next test of Trump’s ability to sway the minds of GOP voters.

It’s a significant question as the party charts its path toward a future in which Trump will never again appear at the top of a ballot. Republican primary voters have largely followed Trump’s lead this spring, ousting two senators, a Kentucky congressmanand a handful of Indiana state lawmakers whom Trump had opposed.

While Trump remains the most dominant force in Republican politics, his endorsed candidate in last week’s Iowa GOP governor primary — Rep. Randy Feenstra — lost to businessman Zach Lahn. In Georgia last month, Trump-backed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones advanced to a runoff in the GOP primary for governor against businessman Rick Jackson, placing first but failing to clear 50%.

In the Palmetto State, the president endorsed Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette over state Attorney General Alan Wilson, Reps. Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman, and businessman Rom Reddy.

If no candidate clears 50% Tuesday, the top two vote-getters will advance to a June 23 runoff. The performance of Evette, who also has the backing of term-limited Gov. Henry McMaster, a longtime Trump ally, might offer clues on much the president’s preference matters to GOP voters looking ahead to the 2028 presidential nominating fight, when the state could play a crucial role.

The contest is also reprising a bit of 2024 intrigue, with former Gov. Nikki Haley endorsing Norman’s bid after the staunch conservative backed her presidential campaign against Trump. Another House Republican who has broken with Trump, Mace, has cast the president’s support for Evette as punishment for her push for the Justice Department to release records related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Also worth watching Tuesday night in South Carolina is Sen. Lindsey Graham’s bid for reelection. Trump participated in a tele-rally Monday night for Graham, a staunch supporter of the president’s war with Iran. He faces five opponents, including Mark Lynch, a self-funding businessman who faults Graham for what Lynch describers as out-of-control federal spending. The big question is whether Graham will clear the 50% threshold, or face a runoff.

A Bush on the ballot in Maine

Once dominant in Republican politics, the Bush family has not had a member in elected office since George P. Bush, the oldest child of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, lost his bid for Texas attorney general in 2022 and ended his second term as Texas land commissioner in 2023.

The family’s brand might be out of step with the modern GOP, after Trump was elected in 2016 by vanquishing Jeb Bush in the Republican primary with a message that rejected many positions dominant within the party during George W. Bush’s presidency.

But Jonathan Bush, the nephew of former President George H.W. Bush and cousin of George W. Bush, is seeking a revival in the Maine governor’s race. The former healthcare technology executive is one of eight Republicans running for the party’s nomination in the race to succeed the term-limited Mills.

Former Navy intelligence officer Bobby Charles, who served in George W. Bush’s administration, is seen as the front-runner — though with such a big field, the state’s ranked-choice voting is likely to be a factor in the outcome.

The same holds true for the Democratic primary, where five candidates are vying for the nomination, with former state Sen. Troy Jackson; Nirav Shah, former director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention; and Hannah Pingree, a former state House speaker and daughter of US Rep. Chellie Pingree, seen as the leading contenders.

Maine Democratic Rep. Jared Golden’s retirement has created an open seat in a district that Trump carried by roughly 10 points in 2024. Republican former Gov. Paul LePage is trying to stage a political comeback, while Democrats face a contested primary between state Sen. Joe Baldacci, state Auditor Matt Dunlap and former congressional staffer Jordan Wood.

The 2nd District seat will be a focus of both parties this fall. Golden had an established history of convincing voters to split their ballots. But without him on the ballot, it could represent a pickup opportunity for Republicans, who are battling political headwinds as they seek to maintain their slim House majority.

A favorable national environment could buoy the Democratic nominee, but whether it will be enough to carry Tuesday’s winner past a universally known former governor in a district Trump won twice is a major question.

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo, a Republican, was the only person to topple an incumbent governor anywhere in the country in 2022. As he seeks a second term, he’ll first need to move past a field of six primary challengers.

The Silver State’s governor’s race is expected to be a hard-fought one between Lombardo and Democrat Aaron Ford, the state attorney general. Ford, too, needs primary voters’ approval on Tuesday. He faces five other Democrats, including Washoe County Commissioner Alexis Hill.

Nevada voters will also set the matchups for three Democratic-held US House seats that could all be competitive in November.

Another familiar name will appear on Republican primary ballots: Sharron Angle. The tea party candidate who lost a 2010 Senate race against the late Sen. Harry Reid is one of four Republicans running for secretary of state. The primary winner will take on Democratic incumbent Cisco Aguilar.

International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Karim Khan suspended over sexual misconduct allegations

June 9, 2026 4:56 AM EDT / CBS/AP

The Hague, Netherlands — In an unprecedented move, the embattled chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court was suspended from his duties late Monday after the court’s oversight body referred British barrister Karim Khan for disciplinary proceedings.

The 56-year-old is facing allegations of sexual misconduct with a female aide, in a scandal that has dragged on for more than two years. He has steadfastly denied any wrongdoing.

A final decision on Khan’s fate is now up to the Assembly of States Parties, the body that oversees the ICC, which will hold a special session to decide if Khan can remain in his job at the global court.

International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan in March 2025. Peter Dejong/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo Peter Dejong / Pool via REUTERS / File Photo

The Bureau of the Assembly of States parties – the executive committee of the court’s oversight body – said in a statement that it based its decision “on the report of an investigation undertaken by the United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS), the underlying evidence, the advice of an ad hoc Panel of judicial experts, and written submissions.”

It added that Khan’s suspension pending the assembly meeting “is not an indication of the final outcome.”

The U.N. investigation found evidence that Khan had “nonconsensual sexual contact with (the aide) in his office, at his private residence, and whilst on mission,” according to a copy of its report seen by The Associated Press. However, a three-judge panel selected by the executive committee for a legal assessment of the findings found that the investigation was not conclusive enough.

When contacted for comment, Khan’s legal team said a statement would be issued Tuesday.

Khan had already temporarily stepped down in May 2025 pending the outcome of the investigation. The process is unprecedented for the ICC, and the Assembly of States Parties has had to repeatedly create new rules to accommodate the situation.

The allegations against Khan were first reported to the court’s independent watchdog more than two years ago. An AP investigation revealed that Khan was alleged to have seen the woman working in another ICC department and moved her into his office. She later became a regular presence on official trips, according to whistleblower documents.

On one foreign trip, Khan allegedly asked her to rest with him on a hotel bed and then “sexually touched her,” the documents said. Other alleged nonconsensual behavior cited in the documents included locking the door of his office and sticking his hand in her pocket. He also allegedly asked her several times to accompany him on a vacation.

Only the Assembly of States Parties has the authority to remove Khan from office, a move that would require a majority in a secret ballot of its 125 member states. Sixty-three countries would need to support a measure to remove him.

No date was immediately set for the session, but the assembly said it would be convened as soon as possible.

In November 2024, Khan issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Israeli defense chief Yoav Gallant, as well as three senior Hamas leaders. The move drew protests from the Biden administration, with Biden calling it “outrageous.”

A year ago, the Trump administration sanctioned four ICC judges, citing the court’s “politicization and abuse of power” after the ruling authorizing the arrest warrant for Netanyahu and another targeting the actions of U.S. personnel in Afghanistan.